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Clean Elections to hold Corporation Commission debates July 15
The Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission has announced its schedule of debates for candidates running for three open seats on the state Corporation Commission. The primary election debate will be... […]
Tom out, two other Navajo candidates survive challenge
Two Navajo legislative candidates survived challenges to their ballot status, while a third withdrew his bid for re-election to the state House of Representatives after it became apparent enough signatures... […]
Homebuilders group, TIME Coalition bicker over promises made
An uneasy relationship stemming from the fine print in a pact reached between Gov. Janet Napolitano and a prominent homebuilders group has taken an unexpected twist as parties involved in... […]
Accident was 9th in '08 involving medical aircraft
FLAGSTAFF – The fatal collision of two helicopters in Flagstaff was the ninth accident involving emergency medical aircraft this year, the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said June... […]
Biz-supported sanctions initiative files 284,000 signatures
Supporters of a business-led initiative to change the state’s employer sanctions law filed more than 284,000 petition signatures July 1 in an effort to let voters decide the issue in November. “The people... […]
Johnson bids farewell to Senate
One of the most colorful – and at times controversial – members of the state Legislature said goodbye to colleagues on June 27, ending a legislative career that spanned a... […]
AZ teens face new, safer (and uncool) driving restrictions
Driving just lost some of its cool. At least that's how teens might see a new law handing them a license that strips away two of their most-prized driving privileges – cruising... […]
Legislature fails to approve sport authority bill
The Legislature failed to approve a proposal that would have created a sports authority for Pima County to help Tucson retain its Major League Baseball spring training teams. The measure... […]
Napolitano vetoes revised late-term abortion bill
A revised version of previously vetoed legislation to prohibit a controversial late-term abortion procedure has been vetoed by Gov. Janet Napolitano. Napolitano's veto letter says she vetoed the new bill... […]
Major legislation at the AZ Legislature this year
Major proposals considered this year by the Arizona Legislature: _ BUDGET: Lawmakers approved a $9.9 billion budget that at least temporarily erases a deficit projected at $2 billion. The gap... […]
Gov. signs bill to finance rock 'n' roll theme park
Legislation to help finance a proposed rock 'n' roll theme park has been signed into law by Gov. Janet Napolitano. The bill authorizes the city of Eloy in Pinal County... […]
Lawsuit challenges AZ energy mandates
Arizona Corporation Commission rules requiring electric utilities it regulates to get a set percentage of their power from renewable sources face a court challenge. A special-action lawsuit filed by the... […]
